Since the union SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) called on professionals of the small and big screen to strike on July 14, the demonstrations have not weakened. After Los Angeles, the movement continues in New York.
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On July 25, a rally called “Rock the City for a Fair Contract” was organized in Times Square. In front of the crowd of activists several celebrities took the floor, starting with Bryan Cranston.
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As reported by ” Variety “, the star of “Breaking Bad” gave a committed speech. “We will not accept that you [PDG de Disney, qui diffuse sur Disney+ la série « Breaking Bad », NDLR] deprived us of our right to work and earn a decent living. Finally, and most importantly, we will not let you deprive us of our dignity! We are a united union to the end,” he said.
Christine Baranski presents again
After demonstrating on July 20 in Los Angeles, Christine Baranski made the trip to the Big Apple. The star of “Mamma Mia” did not fail to affirm her determination by raising her fists when she spoke. At the end of her speech, she was able to count on the support of Jessica Chastain, seated next to her.
In their speech, the actors and screenwriters demand on the one hand an increase in their remuneration and on the other hand better guarantees against streaming and the use of artificial intelligence to generate scripts or clone voice and image.
Dressed in a black union t-shirt flocked with a raised fist, the star of “Desperate Housewives”, Vanessa Williams, Stephen Lang or Oscar winner Brendan Fraser were also able to listen to Steve Buscemi’s message. Actress Chloë Grace Moretz was also in the crowd. The 26-year-old did not hesitate to wave the union sign in the street.
An audience of stars in Los Angeles
The first demonstration took place in Los Angeles a day after the announcement of the failure of the negotiations relating to the revalorization of their remuneration. In addition to the stuntmen, dancers and screenwriters, many actors came to demonstrate, such as Fran Drescher, the president of the union.
The following days, Vanessa Hudgens, Jane Fonda, Daniel Radcliffe or even the daughter of Prince Albert II of Monaco, Jazmin Grimaldi were seen among the demonstrators. Some celebrities even demonstrated in groups, such as the duo Susan Sarandon and Julianna Margulies.
A historic strike which, as AFP clarified, has already had an impact on the production of films and series. Without actors and technicians, filming is simply impossible.
2023-07-26 14:31:07
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